Catalin Cirjan leaving Dinamo Bucureşti?
Cătălin Cîrjan has refused persistent offers from Metalist Harkov. The president stated that the sum for which the captain can leave is prohibitive for many clubs. According to 'Totul pentru Dinamo', Andrei Nicolescu said that a contract extension with Cătălin was being processed and that it included a release clause of 5 million euros. Nicolescu assumes they will now finalize this procedure.
According to a report from Sport.ro, Dinamo midfielder Cătălin Cîrjan has apparently decided to remain at the club despite an offer from Metalist Harkov. It was reported that the Ukrainian club was prepared to pay four million euros for the player, and that the final decision was his. Cîrjan has announced on multiple occasions that he wants to stay at his favorite team at least until the end of this season because he desires a trophy.
Dinamo midfielder Cătălin Cîrjan has received an offer from Metalist Harkov. It is reported that they are ready to pay four million euros. Dinamo will attempt to obtain five million euros, which is the price publicly set by Andrei Nicolescu. Cîrjan will make the final decision on the transfer after consulting with his family. However, former Dinamo president Alexandru David stated that Cîrjan is already sold and that the club is willing to sell him for as little as three million euros. According to iamsport.ro, David said that the player will leave by Saturday.
Dinamo president Andrei Nicolescu confirmed that Metalist Harkov made an official offer of four million euros for Cătălin Cîrjan. Nicolescu stated that Dinamo would have preferred five million euros for the midfielder. He mentioned that this is the first official offer for Cătălin Cîrjan from Metalist Harkov and that the board will make the decision, also considering the player's wishes. Nicolescu added that Cătălin Cîrjan was surprised by the offer, has not yet made a decision about his future, and will do so in the coming days.
Orange Sport reported that Cătălin Cîrjan stated he had a few offers in the summer and did not want to enter into discussions. He explained that it is a dream for him to win trophies with Dinamo and to play in European competitions this year. Cîrjan added that he does not see himself at another team in Romania and wants to play at Dinamo, secure a transfer abroad, and then return home.
Dinamo's Sporting Director, Cosmin Mihalescu, highlighted that a midfielder attracted interest from a few clubs, but the club decided not to pursue negotiations. The official stated that he wishes for the young footballer to remain at Dinamo. Mihalescu declared that there were concrete offers and a lot of interest in the player. He explained that their approach is for players they bring in to stay for at least two years so they can contribute to their development. Mihalescu added that from their point of view, it was not the right time for him to leave, and despite the interest, he still has a lot to show.
One of the teams from La Liga has noticed 22-year-old Romanian midfielder Cătălin Cîrjan and wants to come and see him, according to digisport.ro. His contract with FC Dinamo 1948 runs until June 30, 2027, and his market value is currently estimated by Transfermarkt to be €1.80m.
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